Subjective
by Tranquil

Comment by leaf:
nice contrast and i really like the windows in the background. i think they make this image work really well. I am confused about what the object in the middle bottom part of the image is... whatever it is, it is obviously not too important to the image (since the viewer is unclear as to what it is... perhaps an arm though).. I think it is a bit too bright there... or too much light is reflected off of it, compared to the very subtle face and window. otherwise nice image.

Subjective
by Tranquil

Comment by admart01:
I like your play with light and shadow

Kojo's Story of Hope
by Tranquil

Comment by Artan:
Great Photo, the balance and lighting are very good.
What stops me rating very high is that it does not sufficiently portray poverty for me, he looks more happy than hope...

Kojo's Story of Hope
by Tranquil

Comment by Anachronite:
this is just a photo of a boy.. how does that represent poverty? this photo doesn;t meet the challenge for me... sorry

Kojo's Story of Hope
by Tranquil

Comment by animes2k:
I really like the composition and controlled DOF on this shot. The catchlight is also a nice touch. How it speaks to poverty I don't quite understand, but it is a gorgeous portrait. [7]

Lines of Perception
by Tranquil

Comment by JPR:
Gave this a 10. Stunning work. Should have placed much higher. Going in my favorites.

Lines of Perception
by Tranquil

Comment by Arcy:
Quite a ghostly figure in the center! I like this photo, very dark and moody; gothic yet a modern finish to it. Great work.

Kojo's Story of Hope
by Tranquil

Comment by Azrifel:
The connection with the topic Poverty is not that clear, but it is a very good portrait.

Kojo's Story of Hope
by Tranquil

Comment by RSBP:
Nice portrait.

Kojo's Story of Hope
by Tranquil

Comment by aggiedanelover:
Great shot!! The lighting is wonderful! I would've never thought to crop it like that and it makes the picture even more interesting and emotional.